France Seeks Last-Minute Budget Approval Amid Parliamentary Gridlock

PARIS — France’s Finance Minister Roland Lescure expressed confidence on Thursday that the 2026 budget will…

Malaysia’s New Electric Train Service Connects Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru, Boosting Regional Mobility

KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s latest electric train service (ETS) linking Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru commenced…

Austrian Court Rejects US Extradition of Ukrainian Tycoon Dmytro Firtash

VIENNA — An Austrian court on December 10 finalized its decision to reject the extradition of…

Amazon to Invest $35 Billion in India to Boost AI and E-Commerce Growth

NEW DELHI — Amazon announced on December 10 a massive US$35 billion investment plan in India…

Kimi Tomas: Championing Culture, Leadership and Empowerment on Global Stages

KUALA LUMPUR — Kimi Tomas, a dynamic force from Sarawak, Malaysia, is redefining success by seamlessly…

KL’s First Woman Mayor Abrupt Exit Spurs Calls for Elected Leadership

KUALA LUMPUR — The sudden departure of Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif, Kuala Lumpur’s first female…

UK PM Starmer Defends Europe and London Mayor Against Trump’s Criticism

LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed Europe’s strength and commitment to freedom and democracy…

Cambodia Withdraws from 2025 SEA Games Citing Safety Concerns

BANGKOK — Cambodia’s sudden decision to withdraw its entire athlete delegation from the 2025 Southeast Asian…

Switzerland’s Guy Parmelin Re-Elected President Amid US Tariff Deal

GENEVA — Guy Parmelin, Switzerland’s economy minister known for his diplomatic efforts to ease steep US…

Taylor’s University Launches Lumicko, a Multimedia Streaming Platform for Creative Education

SUBANG JAYA — Taylor’s University has officially launched Lumicko, a learning-integrated multimedia streaming platform developed by…

India’s Top Arms Makers Hold Rare Talks in Russia on Joint Defence Ventures

NEW DELHI — At least half a dozen executives from leading Indian arms manufacturers, including Adani…

French Man to Learn Fate in Malaysian Drug Case by End of January

KUALA LUMPUR — Tom Felix, a 34-year-old French national and former executive of French waste management…